Brody's
Rescue Page

Brody
is a great dog. He was adopted from a Golden Retriever Club rescue
group. He is so happy to be in a permanent home, that he wants to
help other dogs find homes, too.

This
is Mattie. He was adopted from the Humane Society. He now has a great
family to live with and another dog to keep him company.

This
is Deke. His owner gave him up because she was getting a divorce. He
was found at Animal Control. He is now very happy to live with a young
girl and her other dog.

There
are many places to find dogs that need homes. Here are a few:

1.
Department of Animal Control

At
the Department of Animal Control, you'll find homeless dogs. You will
find mixed breed dogs and purebred dogs here. This place is sometimes
called the Animal Shelter. There is usually a fee (cost for the dog)
that helps pay for the medical care received while the dog was at the
shelter. The dogs are usually spayed or neutered before they go to their
new homes.

2.
Humane Society

The
Humane Society is another place that cares for dogs who are homeless.

The
Humane Society has a veterinarian who checks on the dogs to make sure
they are healthy. Usually the dogs will be spayed or neutered before
they are adopted. There is usually a fee (cost for the dog) that helps
pay for the medical care received while the dog was at the Humane Society.
There are mixed breed dogs and purebred dogs here and adults as well
as puppies.

3.
Breed Rescue

Breed
rescue groups are people who care for one kind of purebred dog. People
who like Golden Retrievers, for example, will care for homeless Goldens
until a home is found. The dogs will usually be spayed or neutered
before they are adopted. Almost all breeds have their own rescue group.

People
at the rescue will find good homes for the needy dogs. There is
usually a fee (cost for the dog) that helps pay for the medical
care received while the dog was at the rescue.

Here
is what one of our visitors wrote about her rescue dog:

Every
day I always wanted a dog. I would look in the paper but I never found
what I wanted. Then my mom's friend said she had a Shih-Tzu turned
in, my dream dog for 4 years! I was so excited.

On
Saturday we went to PetSmart and there was a small , skinny dog weighing
11 pounds. I learned that her previous owners had been breeding her
since she was 6 months old and would breed her every 6 months! Lucy
is now a healthy 20 pound Shih -tzu.

Lucy is 3 years is old, that's how old she was when we rescued her.
She loves belly rubs. She'll just roll over and accept you to rub
her belly and when you stop she'll pat you with her paws. Her favorite
foods are practically anything. She'll eat pasta and anything you
give her!

Written
by Alea, USA

Looking
for a Rescue dog to adopt?

Check
out the great pets
at animal shelters and rescues
all over the country:

Rescue
and Humane Society sites are great places to link to 'How to Love Your Dog'.
Send your new adopting families to 'How to Love Your Dog'
to help them better cope with their new dog.
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